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Carthaus Family History

Carthaus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Althaus, Arthur, Carras, Caras, Kamphaus, Carias, Martha, Grothaus

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Where is the Carthaus family from?

You can see how Carthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carthaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Carthaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Carthaus families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carthaus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Carthaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carthaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Carthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carthaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Carthaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Carthaus. For the veterans among your Carthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carthaus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Carthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Carthaus in 1974 was 84, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carthaus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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